RIVER GAUGE · NORTH PLATTE RIVER
North Platte River near Northgate
Jackson County, Colorado
Water level2.29 ft
Flow30 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft4,595 cfs
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood9.5 ft
Major flood11 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11 ft
Widespread major flooding occurs with a number of roads along and crossing the North Platte River impacted.
- 10.5 ft
There is significant inundation of pasture and ranch lands.
- 9.5 ft
There is moderate flooding of agricultural land along the river.
- 8 ft
Pasture and ranch lands flood along the river.
- 7 ft
Overbank flow affects mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2007 | 9.45 ft | 4,140 cfs |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 8.14 ft | 8,000 cfs |
| May 25, 2014 | 7.86 ft | 5,960 cfs |
More on North Platte River
UpstreamMichigan River (CO) at Walden
DownstreamNorth Platte River at Saratoga
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